Attachment Styles
Jack is devoted to his girlfriend, Shea. He enjoys getting her gifts, and celebrating their anniversaries. He trusts her and values their relationship. Which attachment style is Jack exemplifying?
What is secure?
Claire likes Matt over Joe because student Claire and Matt go to the same school, but Joe lives further away. Which rule of attraction explains this?
What is proximity?
Eloise and Luke have been friends for a few months. Eloise likes Luke, and Luke likes Eloise but neither of them have made a move. They remain friends and both like each other secretly. Which element of Sternberg's Triangle do they portray?
What is Liking = intimacy alone?
Cora is talking to two people, Cole and Evan. Cole is on the hockey team, conventionally attractive and popular while Evan is in the coding club and doesn't play any sports. While Cora’s attraction and bond is stronger with Evan, she chooses Cole because she believes he's more on her level of popularity and attractiveness. What theory is Cora portraying?
What is Matching hypothesis?
Charlotte and Devin have been dating for 3 years. Their relationship grows stronger and more passionate each day. Eventually, Devin proposes to Charlotte and they choose to spend the rest of their life together. Which part of Sternberg's Triangle is this?
What is Consummate Love = Intimacy and passion and commitment?
Evelyn is upset at her boyfriend, Eric; but, she does not confront him because she does not want to start an argument. Which attachment style does Evelyn exhibit?
What is avoidant?
Stella and John both begin working at a new job, on the same floor, where they often work together. What is likely to happen to their relationship? Which rule of attraction explains this?
What is familiarity?
Chloe and Conner are in the beginning stages of their relationship. They like to hold hands while walking to lunch. Which part of Sternberg's Triangle is this?
What is Infatuation = Passion Alone?
Warner is scrolling on Tinder, and sees that Gabriella likes to go to the gym, read, work at charity events, and seems like an overall content person. Another girl he scrolls to, Maeve, says she's introverted, struggles with physical activity and insecurity, and likes watching movies. Maeve seems on the sadder side, but more honest with her bio. Warner decides to swipe right on Gabriella, instead of Maeve. Which theory or effect is Warner demonstrating?
What is Halo Effect?
Maria and Adam have finally started dating after 3 months of talking. Maria feels more comfortable being physical with Adam because she feels more emotionally connected to him now that they have made things official. What part of Sternberg's Triangle is this?
What is Romantic Love=Intimacy and Passion?
Emily does not trust her boyfriend, Zach. She often gets upset, jealous, and does not trust him. She constantly questions if he likes her and gets nervous when he’s around other girls. Which attachment style does Emily portray?
What is ambivalent?
Kate is walking on the street when she passes a really cute guy. Without knowing anything about him, Kate automatically assumes that he is probably very successful, smart, and sweet. Which rule of attraction explains this?
What is physical attractiveness?
Trevor and Scarlett have been talking and hanging out for a few months. Trevor decides to ask Scarlett to be his girlfriend. She says yes and they make a promise to stay loyal to each other. Which part of the Sternberg’s Triangle?
What is Empty love = commitment alone?
Emmet has previously only dated very thin physically attractive women. Emmet is now dating Lilly, who weighs more than his previous girlfriends. Emmet is concerned that due to Lilly's appearance she is unhealthy and will not be able to adapt to a life together. What theory is Emmet portraying?
What is Evolutionary Theory?
Priscilla has been dating Quinn for a few months. They often get into arguments that make her upset. She begins to rebel against Quinn, by DMing other guys on Instagram even after he told her to stop. She begins to feel sad all the time. She starts to cut off all her friends and only talks to Quinn and her guys on instagram. Which attachment style is Priscilla exemplifying?
What is disorganized?
Sophie is very outgoing and likes to go out to parties a lot. Rachel likes to go out to parties; however, her sister, Brittany prefers to stay in for a relaxing night at home. Which of the sisters is Sophie more likely to be friends with? Which rule of attraction explains this?
What is similarity?
Parker and Caleb have just begun dating. They both look forward to seeing each other each day and are starting to feel deep love for each other. They express this in a physical manner. Which part of Sternberg’s Triangle is this?
What is Fatuous Love = passion and commitment?
Harvest tells Julianna his friend that he has trouble in school, and sometimes also struggles with his mental health due to soccer. He tells the girl he likes, Amy, that his grades are perfect and he loves soccer. Amy perceives him as more attractive than Julianna, but is worried he will be less empathetic towards her struggles. Julianna feels comfortable to tell Harvest anything. Which effect is this demonstrating?
What is Halo Effect?
Hayley loves her husband Drew. She often gets worried when he comes home late from "work" and asks him where is has been. Whenever he goes somewhere she asks him where, who is going with, and when he will be home. Which attachment style is Hayley portraying?
What is ambivalent?
Violet hears from a friend that a guy, Max, in her class likes her. She starts to pay more attention to him and begins to develop a crush on him. What attraction style is this?
What is reciprocity of liking?
Nick and Riley have been dating for over a year now, they feel very comfortable with themselves and their relationship and don't feel the need to prove themselves or show off. They are both “in love” with each other and fully committed to their relationship. What part of Sternberg's triangle is this?
What is companionate Love = Intimacy and commitment?
Zoe wants to have kids in the future. She meets Will, a very successful guy, who works as a doctor. The next day, she meets Ben, who is homeless. She likes Ben a lot but ultimately chooses to go out with Will, just based on the fact he is financially stable. Which theory is Zoe exemplifying?
What is Evolutionary Theory?